Is it Biblical to Pray for Political Leaders?

With just days left until a pivotal election, we’re reminded that we should pray for our political leaders, no matter who they are.

Writing for Christianity.com, Rebekah Drumsta gives us several biblical reasons why we should pray for our leaders.

First, Political leaders are people.

Jesus loves people, all people, regardless of political affiliation.

Since politicians are people and Jesus died for people and we are to treat people according to the Sermon on the Mount and the Golden Rule — we should pray for them.

Next, The Bible Speaks about Government.

Of the political leaders of his day, Jesus said, ‘So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.’

And Paul tells us in Romans “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.”

Third, Christians should make a difference.

The face of politics, our families, and our culture can be changed when Christians live what they claim they believe. 

Live a life worthy of emulating, free of hypocrisy. A life that is not trying to prove their correct beliefs by shouting about it from the rooftops, but a life living out their faith in its purest form.

And finally Converse with God.

Have conversations with God, through prayer, about your personal life, and the concerns you have about political leaders.